Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
As a successful candidate, you will be required to perform the following:
- Support the development of business plans, including financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather input and ensure alignment with company goals and objectives.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and internal performance data to inform business planning decisions.
- Review and analyze operating statements to identify areas of improvement and opportunities for cost savings.
- Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue and expenses, and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Provide recommendations to management on financial performance and areas for improvement.
- Review and analyze AP metrics, such as days payable outstanding and payment accuracy, to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with the AP team to implement process improvements and optimize payment terms.
- Managing existing contracts, including renewals, amendments, and terminations. Assist with Setting up new contracts with vendors and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, and resolve any payment discrepancies or issues.
- Support special projects and initiatives as needed, such as financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
Desired Candidate Profile
As a successful candidate, you will hold:
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related discipline. Ideally in FInance, Accounting or economics.
- A minimum of Nine (9) years experience in financial planning, analysis, or performance management.
- Professional accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CMA or CFA preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting tools, such as Excel, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) software, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
- Experience with accounts payable processes and systems, such as AP automation software.
- Strong attention to detail, with ability to maintain accuracy and quality in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus
- Familiarity with lean principles and process improvement methodologies.